Distant Shore chords by
Billy Bragg

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Key: A major•

Intro 1

A

A

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C#m

C#m

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A

A

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C#m

C#m

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A

A

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D

D

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Everyone

Verse 1

C#m

C#m

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A

A

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knows

D

D

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A

A

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C#m

C#m

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A

A

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That there's no place like home

C#m

C#m

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A

A

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But I'm just seeking refuge

C#m

C#m

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D

D

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In a world full of storms

E

E

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F#m

F#m

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E

E

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A

A

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D

D

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Washed up on a dis_ tant shore

E

E

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F#m

F#m

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E

E

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A

A

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Can_ 't go home anymore

Verse 2

A

A

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C#m

C#m

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A

A

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The natives are hostile

C#m

C#m

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A

A

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Whatever I say

C#m

C#m

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A

A

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The thing they fear most is

C#m

C#m

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D

D

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That I might want to stay

E

E

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F#m

F#m

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E

E

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A

A

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D

D

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By their side on a dis_ tant shore

E

E

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F#m

F#m

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E

E

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C#m

C#m

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Can_ 't go home anymore

Interlude 1

C#m

C#m

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A

A

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C#m

C#m

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A

A

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C#m

C#m

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A

A

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C#m

C#m

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A

A

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C#m

C#m

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A

A

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C#m

C#m

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D

D

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E

E

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F#m

F#m

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E

E

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A

A

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D

D

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E

E

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F#m

F#m

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E

E

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A

A

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C#m

C#m

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A

A

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Verse 3

C#m

C#m

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A

A

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I escape my tormenters

C#m

C#m

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A

A

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By crossing the sea

C#m

C#m

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A

A

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What I cannot escape is

C#m

C#m

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A

A

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D

D

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Memory

E

E

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F#m

F#m

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E

E

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A

A

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D

D

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Far away on a distant shore

E

E

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F#m

F#m

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E

E

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A

A

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Can_ 't go home anymore

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Chords

A
C#m
D
E
F#m

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Distant Shore?

The original key of Distant Shore by Billy Bragg is A major.

What are the main chords for Distant Shore?

The primary chords used in Distant Shore are A, C#m, D, E, F#m.

Do I need a capo to play Distant Shore?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Is Distant Shore beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like A, C#m, D, E, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Distant Shore?

The tempo of Distant Shore is approximately 91 beats per minute.

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